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About

Perry Common is a residential ward situated in the north of Birmingham. It is primarily composed of post-war housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached homes, terraces, and some low-rise flats. The area is served by several local shopping parades providing everyday essentials. Its landscape is characterised by numerous green spaces, including playing fields and smaller recreational grounds woven through the neighbourhoods.

A central feature is the large Perry Hall Park, which offers extensive sports facilities, a playground, and wooded areas. The ward is bordered by the Queslett Nature Reserve, providing walking paths around a reservoir. Perry Common is a settled community with strong local ties, evidenced by active community centres and associations focused on the area's upkeep and social activities.

Area overview

On average Perry Common has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Perry Common is £43,251 per year. There are 7 schools in Perry Common: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Perry Common is home to around 12,045 people, with a population density of about 5,587.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Perry Common Population
12,045
Population density
5,587.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
85.93(+125%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.27(+127%)
Vehicle crime
12.79(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.96(+5%)
Public order
9.05(+49%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,557
54.44%
Caribbean
788
6.54%
Pakistani
725
6.02%
African
689
5.72%
Other White
673
5.59%
Total population: 12,045

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,566
27.51%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,362
25.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,405
15.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,218
13.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,035
11.1%
Total 16+ residents: 9,326

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,405
28.48%
Owns outright
1,147
23.25%
Social rents from council
1,054
21.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
650
13.17%
Other social rented
507
10.28%
Total households: 4,934

Property prices in Perry Common

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Perry Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Perry Common in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Perry Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£310,000
Flats7£125,000
Semi-Detached39£220,000
Terraced37£200,000

10 years median price trend in Perry Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Perry Common.

All postcodes in Perry Common

B235EU

Perry Common

B235EF

Sheddington Road

B235JD

Witton Lodge Road

B235LT

Witton Lodge Road

B235PH

Jerrys Lane

B235YP

Warrington Drive

B235FF

Poppymead

B235LW

Abbeyfield Road

B235XX

Deerham Close

B440HE

College Road

B235BX

Dovedale Road

B235YT

Banton Close

B235BG

Dovedale Road

B235DB

Thornby Road

B235GE

Skylark Close

B235HB

Chipstead Road

B235XJ

Priors Way

B440HG

College Road

B235HF

Redwing Grove

B237AA

Short Heath Road

B235BL

Dovedale Road

B235BN

Witton Lodge Road

B235FD

Bryony Croft

B235NJ

Newnham Grove

B235AQ

Bluebell Croft

B235GY

Golden Eagle Gardens

B235JG

Wendover Road

B235YE

College Farm Drive

B235YH

Casey Avenue

B235ND

Court Farm Road

B235EJ

Cossington Road

B235XF

Cheadle Drive

B235YW

Hallot Close

B236LD

Short Heath Road

B235AA

Witton Lodge Road

B235AE

Broomhill Road

B235GG

Wendover Road

B235NG

Tedbury Crescent

B235YY

Marshmont Way

B235DD

Dovedale Road

B235ES

Flackwell Road

B235HS

Jubilee Gardens

B235JW

The Briars

B235BQ

Dovedale Road

B235DP

Turfpits Lane

B235LS

Witton Lodge Road

B235LY

Witton Lodge Road

B235EP

Chaceley Grove

B235XS

Marshmont Way

B235DJ

Maxted Road

B235NU

Harcourt Road

B235GD

Nightingale Close

B235ED

Sheddington Road

B235ET

Cossington Road

B235LF

Hawthorn Brook Way

B235XH

The Hurstway

B235AY

Witton Lodge Road

B235GB

Lapwing Croft

B235HL

Nightjar Grove

B235PG

Jerrys Lane

B235XE

Walsh Grove

B235FE

Monkshood Mews

B235HJ

Firecrest Close

B235JB

Woodsome Grove

B235AP

Witton Lodge Road

B235JL

Streetly Road

B235YD

Talbot Close

B235DQ

Oak Drive

B235GT

Jasmine Walk

B235HA

Chipstead Road

B235NP

Stanwell Grove

B235XZ

The Hurstway

B235GS

Dovedale Road

B235YX

Wareing Drive

B236LQ

Camberley Grove

B237AE

Perry Common Road

B235AN

Jackdaw Road

B235FG

Jonquil Close

B235LH

Witton Lodge Road

B235NS

Tedbury Crescent

B237AT

Perry Common Road

B235DS

Turfpits Lane

B235JQ

Osprey Road

B235YZ

Rufford Close

B235BD

Primrose Croft

B235EH

Lydget Grove

B237AD

Perry Common Road

B235DF

Hales Gardens

B235HW

Linnet Grove

B236LE

Short Heath Road

B235AS

Capilano Road

B235FL

Mallow Rise

B235GZ

Redstar Road

B235YL

Hatfield Close

B235JN

Streetly Road

B235AF

Broomhill Road

B235GA

Buxton Road

B235YB

St Marys View

B440AS

College Road

B235DY

Medwin Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.